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- ColorStackVT Newsletter 9.08
🎉Week 3!
Hello, ColorStack family! Starting this week, we’re officially back in the full swing of things. With assignments and projects beginning to roll in, we know this can be a stressful time. Remember to take care of yourselves both mentally and physically. School can be draining, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Hopefully, ColorStack can help brighten your week just a bit. Read on to see what we have planned for you this week!
If you aren’t a member already, please take a moment to fill out our Membership Form to become an official member of ColorStack@VT.
👥 About Us
Just in case you don’t know about us, ColorStack is a non-profit organization with the mission of “increasing the number of Black and Latinx computer science graduates who go on to have successful technical careers”. At ColorStack@VT, we are dedicated to amplifying the presence and success of Black and Latinx Hokies in the tech industry. As part of our vibrant chapter, you'll gain access to invaluable resources, mentorship opportunities, and the collective strength of students nationwide striving towards similar goals. Join us in making a meaningful impact!
For more details, you can visit the national ColorStack website: ColorStack
📅 Upcoming Events
🚀 September GBM: Ignition
Kick off the semester with our first General Body Meeting (GBM) of the semester! Come learn about our club, our mission, the exciting events we have planned, and meet the leadership team. We’ll also dive into a fun, hands-on activity — building spaghetti and marshmallow tower rockets, a perfect way to break the ice and spark creativity. We’ll have Bojangles and drinks will be provided, so bring your energy and ideas as we set the tone for an amazing semester together!
 | 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9th |
👨🏿💻💼 Engineering Expo
The Engineering Expo is one of the largest student-run career fairs in the nation, bringing together hundreds of companies from across the globe. It’s an incredible chance for engineering students of all majors and class years to connect directly with recruiters, managers, and professional engineers. Whether you’re seeking full-time positions or internships, the Expo opens doors to countless opportunities while helping you explore the many pathways to becoming a successful Hokie engineer! We encourage you to come prepared, update your resumes, and take full advantage of this amazing opportunity!
 | 📅 Date: September 9th - September 11th |
🧩 Leetcode Friday
The semester has officially started, so we can’t make you wait too long to start Stacking your resume. Leetcode Friday is a weekly event designed to help members build proficiency in solving LeetCode problems and strengthen coding skills essential for technical interviews. Participants will gain confidence working with a variety of data structures through guided practice and problem-solving sessions, preparing them for internships and technical interview success. Make sure you guys come if you want to be as prepared as possible for your technical interviews!
 | 📅 Date: Friday, September 12th |
📢 Keeping Up With ColorStack
Stay connected with all things ColorStack@VT! This semester, we have a lot of amazing events in stock for our community. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, be sure to follow us on Instagram for updates and event highlights, join our Slack to stay engaged with the community, and connect with us on LinkedIn to grow your professional network. Together, let’s make this semester one to remember!